Description
The State of Michigan DTMB is soliciting a contractor to execute the conversion of Housing Unit B at the Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, MI. The work includes demolition of existing structures, site grading, utility relocation and staking, installation of new concrete pads, paving, fencing, security barriers, metal shelving, resilient flooring, and a full suite of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment, coordinate with the facility’s owners, obtain required permits, and comply with MDOT, MDOC, and environmental erosion‑control standards. The project is a design‑development and permitting‑only package that will transition to construction upon award.
• Scope: Demolition, earthwork, new concrete foundations, paving, fencing, security‑woven rod barriers, metal countertops, resilient flooring, utility staking, and full MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) upgrades.
• Location: 1728 Bluewater Highway, Ionia, MI 48846 (Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility).
• Required permits: MDOT, MDOC, SESC (soil erosion & sediment control) and all applicable state/federal permits.
• Contractor responsibilities: Provide licensed land surveyor for staking, perform all site‑staking, coordinate utility locates, supply and install all materials, and manage erosion control throughout construction.
• Deliverables: Complete construction set, as‑built drawings, and compliance documentation; all work must meet MDOT 2020 standard specifications and MDOC standards.
• Timeline: Not explicitly stated; the issue date is 08‑19‑2026 with “only pricing for” indicated, implying a forthcoming bid deadline.
• Evaluation: Award will be based on price, compliance with specifications, and ability to meet schedule and permitting requirements.